In-Line Extrusion Operator

The In-line Extrusion Operator is responsible for operating extrusion and thermoforming operations in tandem to produce quality parts while meeting production standards according to the established procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Follow safety protocols to ensure a safe work environment, including handling chemicals and operating machinery responsibly.

• Adhere steadfastly to company GMPs and wear the required PPE.

• Properly starts up and shuts down process equipment in accordance with published production schedules

• Initiate shut down of machinery in case of an emergency.

• Operate inline production equipment in accordance with production schedule and product specification

• Monitor machines and makes adjustments during production run as needed.

• Perform minor maintenance on inline production equipment to ensure machinery can meet production requirements.

• Identify defects and suspect products, sort and/or remove them from the line, and report concerns to supervisors and QC.

• Troubleshoot and diagnoses machinery if quality of product does not meet specifications.

• Notify the Plant Manager or his/her assignee if product does not meet standards.

• Complete assigned documentation processes such as production reporting.

• Maintain legible and detailed records of production: quality checks, material changes, downtime, scrap and quantities produced.

• Conduct cleaning and sanitation of machinery and surrounding areas to minimize downtime and ensure optimal performance.

• Pack product and relieves personnel for breaks

• Grind startup plastic and defective process parts

• Unload trucks as required with proper documentation

• Palletize, document, apply tracer ticket, and wrap finished product.

• Maintain and monitor auxiliary raw materials supplementing the extrusion process

• Maintain daily/weekly/quarterly maintenance on all equipment

• Champion housekeeping efforts by grinding startup scrap, defective parts, and baling packaging materials.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

• Other duties may be assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Able to use assistive devices for lifting, pulling or pushing, including lift trucks, hand-trucks, pallet jacks, and hoists in a safe manner.

• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.

• Able to multi-task and work systematically in a logical and effective manner under pressure in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.

• Willing to learn, good attendance, hard work attitude.

• Able to work a 12-hour shift and weekends as needed.

• Able to walk around and stand on concrete surfaces.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.

• Sheet extrusion and thermoforming experience, preferred.

• Experience with Davis Standard extruders and TSL Thermoformers, preferred.

• Machine experience on similar equipment, preferred.

• Forklift and aerial lift experience, preferred.

Shifts:  7AM-7PM and 7PM-7AM / Rotation Schedule